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Destrehan Plantation Tour

4.8 (557 reviews) 45 min Free cancellation
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Destrehan Plantation Tour

About this activity

Located just 25 minutes from New Orleans and 10 minutes away from the New Orleans International Airport, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the only plantation accessible by rideshare or taxi. Our tours are rich in political, social and economic history. After the tour, guests can view a folk-life demonstration, visit our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, explore the grounds, picnic under a live oak tree draped in Spanish Moss and shop in our Plantation Store for unique hand-made items by local craft artisans. We are handicap accessible and kid friendly!

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At a glance

Duration
45 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 19 people
People per booking
1–19
Guide
English
Operated by
Destrehan Plantation

Ages: Youth (7–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Guided Tour by Costumed Guides
  • Included: Gift Shop
  • Included: Folk-Life Demonstration

Itinerary

  1. Destrehan Plantation

    2 hours Admission included

    Our costumed historical interpreters will enlighten you with stories of those who lived on the plantation free and enslaved. After guests can view a folk-life demonstration and self-explore our grounds and dependency buildings, which include a slave cabin with an enslaved registry, an overseer's cabin showcasing our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, an outdoor kitchen, a washroom, a trapper's cabin and our Legacy Room displaying original documents and artifacts from the family members.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • From Interstate 10 take exit I-310 South Boutte to exit 6, St. Rose and Destrehan. Make a left by the red light. We are one (1) mile away

End point

  • From Interstate 10 take exit I-310 South Boutte to exit 6, St. Rose and Destrehan. Make a left by the red light. We are one (1) mile away

Using your ticket

Upon arrival, guests will give their tickets to the gift shop associate.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 557 reviews
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